Maple Donuts

In a glass measuring cup, 1 cup add warm milk, 1 tsp sugar and 3 tsp yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it bubbles up. This is proofing your yeast to make sure it is live and active. Don't skip this step!
In a large mixing bowl add 1/2 tsp salt, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup melted butter, 4 flour, and 1/2 cup of sugar stir with a wooden spoon
Pour the yeast mixture on top and stir, then when the dough starts to come together, use your hands to knead for a few minutes until the dough is no longer sticky.
Cover the mixing bowl & dough with a kitchen towel and allow it to rise for 2 hours
After the dough has risen, place a heavy stock pan on your stove top with 4 cups of canola oil over medium high heat.
Using a candy thermometer, get the oil to 350 degrees.
While the oil is heating up, roll out your dough. Using a donut cutter cut out donuts.
Carefully place a donut or two at a time in the hot oil. Be careful to not let the oil splash up and burn you. Fry for a minute or two and then flip the donut to the other side. Fry for another minute or so.
Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove the donut and place on some paper towels to dry off any extra oil. Repeat the frying process until all the donuts are done.